The Obama administration’s coercive use of government scrutiny and manipulation against the Catholic church, its similar tactics in Ukraine and actions that resulted in the COVID-19 epidemic highlights the selections in this week’s Newsmax Rising Bestsellers. Three other offerings come under the heading, “let me entertain you,” with a memoir of Joe Piscopo’s ascent from obscurity to actor, comedian and conservative radio talk show host. There is also depiction of Simone Biles’ rise to gymnastic stardom and the story of the late actor James Gandolfini, best known for his depiction of Tony Soprano. In fiction, there is a reacquainting with an old literary friend, Detective Lucas Davenport.

“Lethal Prey (A Prey Novel),” by John Sandford (G.P. Putnam’s Sons)

In this 35th volume of the No. 1 bestselling series of John Sandford’s “Prey” series, Lucas Davenport and his partner, Virgil Flowers, are hot on the trail of a ruthless killer from a two-decade-old cold case who will do anything, including murder, to keep his past hidden. Meanwhile, the murder victim’s twin sister is reaching out to the public to help solve the case. While her effort gets results by producing the murder weapon, which in turn uncovers more clues, it also has its disadvantages. The killer, who is hiding in plain sight, is able to keep one step ahead of the investigation now that it’s made public. “The book is a blast. I loved our mystery, very much wanted everything to end up okay, and actually loved the true crime blogger thing – and this is a plot device I often hate!” wrote OutlawPoet for GoodReads. “Expect a fast-moving read, complex without being overly complicated, and just pure, plain fun. Ready for the next one!”  [Fiction]“An Almost Insurmountable Evil: How Obama’s Deep State Defiled the Catholic Church and Executed the Wuhan Plandemic,” by Mike McCormick (Bombardier Books)

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